April 19
We celebrated little Emilyn turning 4 with the family on Friday night. I made tin foil dinners since they are one of her favorite things. We had dinner, opened presents, had cake and ice cream, visited, and watched Brave. Emilyn loved all the attention and getting to play with her cousins and visit with Grandma Barb and her aunt and uncles. Happy Birthday Emilyn!
4 year old Emilyn:
- Emilyn is full of personality, drama, energy and spirit just like her big sister.
- She loves to play ponies, watch shows, snuggle, eat treats, do puzzles, play games, play i-spy over and over again, read stories, swing, play at the park, visit the animals down the street, go to the dinosaur museum, ride her bike, play in sand and water, swim, build towers with blocks, jump on the trampoline, play with cousins, visit grandmas, tell jokes, make baby brother laugh, and play with Mommy and Daddy.
- She has a lot of new fears lately. She has been coming into our bed to sleep at night since baby brother was born, and she likes us to sit in her room until she falls asleep. She is scared of the dark now too, so she has to have a bright nightlight.
- She took her last regular nap on the day before Lucas was born. Once in a while when we are driving or she is sick she will nap, but otherwise, tired or not, we can't get her to nap. She is pretty tired by the evening and needs to go to bed about 7, but that very seldom happens.
- She is a really good eater, but only if she feels like it. She loves the usual, treats, yogurt, hotdogs, strawberries, watermelon, and noodles, but also likes things like salad, peppers, and avocados. She loves ranch with a passion!
- She is noisy and has LOTS to say! She says a lot of big words, and still says some cute things like "lellow" for yellow and slurs her r words. I love it, and can't say I encourage her to improve those things yet.
- She is so excited to be a big four year old now. She goes to two preschools, and loves to keep busy. She has just learned to write her name by herself, and is more interested in learning her letters and sounds now.
- Being four has brought out some tantrums in her. She cries about not being able to find her shoes, not getting to have another Popsicle, because we ask her to brush her teeth, silly things like that. They usually don't last that long, but she cries a lot. She responds well to counting down, incentives, and distraction. Even though she throws these silly tantrums now she listens to me and obeys pretty well. She can get dressed and follow through with instructions faster than her big sister.
- She loves the gymnastics part of preschool, and really loves when they get to jump in the foam pit. She started the gymnastics preschool in the middle of the year and had no problem adjusting and making friends. She especially loves her teachers and friends in her neighborhood preschool. I'm thankful she gets an outing each day.
- She loves music and asks me to put on a song every time we get in the car.
- She is helpful and loving. She loves her baby brother and is pretty gentle and kind to him. She loves to help change his diaper, get him dressed, feed him, etc.
- She loves playgroup and playing with her friends.
- We love her to pieces! She is the best snuggler, loves her blankets, Fly and Pink Polka-dots, and has the best smile. We're so glad she is part of our family.
Interview with 4 year old Emilyn:
Nicknames: Emi, Emi Girl, Emi Lou, Baby Girl, Little Sis, and now Big Sister
What is your favorite color? red and pink
What is your favorite animal? giraffe, "I want tall like that!"
What is your favorite T.V. show? My Little Pony and Power Rangers
What is your favorite food? spaghetti, without sauce and meat! Plain noodles. Yogurt of all forms. Avocado and Peppers (not together).
Who are your best friends? Lillie, Megan, Mya, Lydia, Molly
What is your favorite activity? Ride my bike, play in the bath, play ponies, swing
What is your favorite toy? My Little Ponies and princesses
What is your favorite restaurant? Chinese
Where do you want to go on vacation? To Grandma Barbs, go sledding, Grandma Karen's, Disneyland, Beach
What is your favorite book? A Pet for Petunia, Pinkalicious, she likes to read lots of different books, and even lets me choose a book some nights so I can surprise her with a different one.
What is your favorite song? ABC's, Let's hear it for the Boys (Footloose), Hello (Boom, Boom Clap)
What is your favorite thing to do when you're at home? Play puzzles with Mommy, and snuggle
Where is your favorite place to visit? Dinosaur Museum and grandmas
What do you hope you never have to eat again? Sauce
What's your favorite thing about preschool? art things and snacks
What makes you happiest? Mommy and Daddy are here and Matisyn
What is your favorite game? Diggety Dog and I spy (with my little eye)
What is your favorite holiday? "Tuesday...what is on Tuesday again?" Oh, Easter
What is one new thing you'd like to try this year? Riding big girl bike
What would you like to be when you grow up? "I want to be like my Daddy in his office."
What was the best thing about this year? Disneyland
In the middle of the interview, "Can you add I just love you to the channel (she thinks the blog is like a t.v. channel)?" "And I love my Fly and Pink Polka-dots (blankets)."
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